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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 265.97 and 69.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 265.97 and 69.05 is: 103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 265.97 = 69.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/265.97 = 69.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 265.97 × 69.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 18,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,364.07/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.53

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